In a Montana medical malpractice suit, there are four elements necessary to prove that the medical professional was negligent. After you have shown that the doctor owed you a duty of care and acted unreasonably, you must show that you were injured and that the doctor...
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Mistaken diagnoses may hurt patients
Montana residents may rely on their doctors and other medical professionals to diagnose and treat illnesses as they arise, but they may also have good reason to be concerned about mistakes. Every year, around 12 million people across the country are affected by...
Do you work on a railroad in Montana?
Maybe you're one of many adults Montana who loved trains as a child. Perhaps, you always hoped that trains would still be part of your life when you grew up. If you got a job on a railroad, you might have felt like all your childhood dreams had come true. Railroad...
Psoriatic arthritis diagnosis often delayed for years
An estimated 30 to 40% of psoriasis patients in Montana and across the United States also develop a secondary condition known as psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that causes painful inflammation in the joints, tendons and ligaments. Unfortunately,...
When it comes to driving, one distraction can lead to another
Drivers in Montana might believe that using hands-free cellphones while driving cuts down in distracted driving behavior, but data analyzed and released by Lytx, a company specializing in analyzing data and providing safety solutions for driving fleets in the...
AAA study highlights the limitations of hi-tech safety systems
Dealer showrooms in Montana and around the country are filled with cars that boast an impressive array of safety features, but some of the most advanced automobile technology could actually be contributing to accidents according to a study conducted recently by the...
Hidradenitis suppurativa: an often misdiagnosed skin disease
Montana residents should be aware that there is a little-known skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa, and it's the subject of many misdiagnoses and delayed diagnoses. A July 2019 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology published the...
Primary care doctors, outpatient facilities cause medical errors
It is estimated that between 210,000 and 440,000 people are killed or injured due to preventable medical errors in Montana and across the United States each year. Many people assume that busy hospital emergency rooms are to blame for these statistics; however, medical...
GPS devices are wonderful but dangerous
You might be one of many Montana drivers who use a global positioning system to help you navigate unfamiliar roadways. While such devices are becoming more commonplace, many people still find them almost magical. You plug in some information and a voice tells you how...
Some memory loss traced to TBIs rather than Alzheimer’s
Montana residents who know someone who suffers from memory loss should know that not all such cases stem from Alzheimer's disease. Some can be the result of a traumatic brain injury from the past. A new UCLA study has found that MRI scans can be critical in...
